BJCP Styles - Mouthfeel

Question 1

1A Lite American Lager

Answer 1

Very light body from use of a high percentage of adjuncts such as rice or corn. Very highly carbonated with slight carbonic bite on the tongue. May seem watery.

Question 2

1B Standard American Lager

Answer 2

Light body from use of a high percentage of adjuncts such as rice or corn. Very highly carbonated with slight carbonic bite on the tongue.

Question 3

1C Premium American Lager

Answer 3

Medium-light body from use of adjuncts such as rice or corn. Highly carbonated with slight carbonic bite on the tongue.

Question 4

1D Munich Helles

Answer 4

Medium body, medium carbonation, smooth maltiness with no trace of astringency.

Question 5

1E Dortmunder Export

Answer 5

Medium body, medium carbonation

Question 6

2A German Pilsner (Pils)

Answer 6

Medium-light body, medium to high carbonation

Question 7

2B Bohemian Pilsener

Answer 7

Medium-bodied (although diacetyl, if present, may make it seem medium full), medium carbonation.

Question 8

2C Classic American Pilsner (CAP)

Answer 8

Medium body and rich, creamy mouthfeel. Medium to high carbonation levels.

Question 9

3A Vienna Lager

Answer 9

Medium-light to medium body, with a gentle creaminess. Moderate carbonation. Smooth. Moderately crisp finish. May have a bit of alcohol warming.

Question 10

3B Oktoberfest/Marzen

Answer 10

Medium body, with a creamy texture and medium carbonation. Smooth. Fully fermented, without a cloying finish.

Question 11

4A Dark American Lager

Answer 11

Light to somewhat medium body. Smooth, although a highly-carbonated beer.

Question 12

4B Munich Dunkel

Answer 12

Medium to medium-full body, providing a firm and dextrinous mouthfeel without being heavy or cloying. Moderate carbonation. May have a light astringency and a slight alcohol warming.

Question 13

4C Schwarzbier

Answer 13

Medium-light to medium body. Moderate to moderately high carbonation. Smooth. No harshness or astringency, despite the use of dark, roasted malts.

Question 14

5A Maibock/Helles Bock

Answer 14

Medium-bodied. Moderate to moderately high carbonation. Smooth and clean with no harshness or astringency, despite the increased hop bitterness. Some alcohol warming may be present.

Question 15

5B Traditional Bock

Answer 15

Medium to medium-full bodied. Moderate to moderately low carbonation. Some alcohol warmth may be found, but should never be hot. Smooth, without harshness or astringency.

Question 16

5C Doppelbock

Answer 16

Medium-full to full body. Moderate to moderately-low carbonation. Very smooth without harshness or astringency.

Question 17

5D Eisbock

Answer 17

Full to very full bodied. Low carbonation. Significant alcohol warmth without sharp hotness. Very smooth without harsh edges from alcohol, bitterness, fusels, or other concentrated flavors.

Question 18

6A Cream Ale

Answer 18

Generally light and crisp, although body can reach medium. Smooth mouthfeel with medium to high attentuation; higher attentuation levels can lend a “thirst quenching” finish. High carbonation. Higher gravity examples may exhibit a slight alcohol warmth.

Question 19

6B Blonde Ale

Answer 19

Medium-light to medium body. Medium to high carbonation. Smooth without harsh bitterness or astringency.

Question 20

6C Kolsch

Answer 20

Smooth and crisp. Medium-light body, although a few versions may be medium. Medium to medium-high carbonation. Generally well-attenuated.

Question 21

6D American Wheat or Rye Beer

Answer 21

Medium-light to medium body. Medium-high to high carbonation. May have a light alcohol warmth in stronger examples.

Question 22

7A Northern German Altbier

Answer 22

Medium-light to medium body. Moderate to moderately high carbonation. Smooth mouthfeel.

Question 23

7B California Common

Answer 23

Medium-bodied. Medium to medium-high carbonation.

Question 24

7C Dusseldorf Altbier

Answer 24

Medium-bodied. Smooth. Medium to medium-high carbonation. Astringency low to none. Despite being very full of flavor, is light bodied enough to be consumed as a session beer in its home brewpubs in Dusseldorf.

Question 25

8A Standard/Ordinary Bitter

Answer 25

Light to medium-light body. Carbonation low, although bottled and canned examples can have moderate carbonation.

Question 26

8B Special/Best/Premium Bitter

Answer 26

Medium-light to medium body. Carbonation low, although bottled and canned commercial examples can have moderate carbonation.

Question 27

8C Extra Special/Strong Bitter (EPA)

Answer 27

Medium-light to medium-full body. Low to moderate carbonation, although bottled commercial examples will be higher. Stronger versions may have a slight alcohol warmth but this character should not be too high.

Question 28

9A Scottish Light 60/-

Answer 28

Medium-low to medium body. Low to moderate carbonation. Sometimes a bit creamy, but often quite dry due to use of roasted barley.

Question 29

9B Scottish Heavy 70/-

Answer 29

Medium-low to medium body. Low to moderate carbonation. Sometimes a bit creamy, but often quite dry due to use of roasted barley.

Question 30

9C Scottish Export

Answer 30

Medium-low to medium body. Low to moderate carbonation. Sometimes a bit creamy, but often quite dry due to use of roasted barley.

Question 31

9D Irish Red Ale

Answer 31

Medium-light to medium body, although examples containing low levels of diacetyl may have a slightly slick mouthfeel. Moderate carbonation. Smooth. Moderately attenuated (more so than Scottish ales). May have a slight alcohol warmth in stronger versions.

Question 32

9E Strong Scotch Ale

Answer 32

Medium-full to full-bodied, with some versions (but not all) having thick, chewy viscosity. A smooth, alcoholic warmth is usually present and is quite welcome since it balances the malty sweetness. Moderate carbonation.

Question 33

10A American Pale Ale

Answer 33

Medium-light to medium body. Carbonation moderate to high. Overall smooth finish without astringency often associated with high hopping rates.

Question 34

10B American Amber Ale

Answer 34

Medium to medium-full body. Carbonation moderate to high. Overall smooth finish without astringency often associated with high hopping rates. Stronger versions may have a slight alcohol warmth.

Question 35

10C American Brown Ale

Answer 35

Medium to medium-full body. More bitter versions may have a dry, resiny impression. Moderate to moderately high carbonation. Stronger versions may have some alcohol warmth in the finish.

Question 36

11A Mild

Answer 36

Light to medium body. Generally low to medium-low carbonation. Roast-based versions may have a light astringency. Sweeter versions may seem to have a rather full mouthfeel for the gravity.

Question 37

11B Southern English Brown

Answer 37

Medium body, but the residual sweetness may give a heavier impression. Low to moderately low carbonation. Quite creamy and smooth in texture, particularly for its gravity.

Question 38

11C Northern English Brown

Answer 38

Medium-light to medium body. Medium to medium-high carbonation.